Prepare against Ayman Al-Halila
IM · Yemen · World #15,900 classical · FIDE ID 9400168
When preparing against Ayman Al-Halila, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ayman Al-Halila, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ayman Al-Halila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayman Al-Halila before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,097 | 2,138 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,226 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 17 | 13 | 32 | 27.4% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayman Al-Halila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayman Al-Halila's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 74.2% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.8% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Al-Halila usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Al-Halila usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Al-Halila usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Al-Halila usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Al-Halila usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Al-Halila usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
Ayman Al-Halila's chess games
All 62 games by Ayman Al-Halila in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Mokhliss El Adnani | 2,388 | chT-Arab Clubs | A12 |
| Aug 2014 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,387 | 22nd Abu Dhabi Open | E12 |
| Oct 2020 | John Duneas | 2,147 | Asia Nations online Cup | A85 |
| Aug 2014 | Tarig Elther Mohammed | 2,052 | 22nd Abu Dhabi Open | A30 |
| Dec 2011 | Abdulrahman Omar | 2,045 | Arab Games | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Arab U18 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-Arab U20 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| 22nd Abu Dhabi Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| Arab Games | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,208 |
| chT-Arab Cities | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayman Al-Halila's chess games?
62 games by Ayman Al-Halila, from Apr 2014 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ayman Al-Halila has played.
What does Ayman Al-Halila play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Ayman Al-Halila opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayman Al-Halila answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Ayman Al-Halila play as White?
As White, Ayman Al-Halila's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayman Al-Halila play as Black?
As Black, Ayman Al-Halila most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ayman Al-Halila's FIDE rating?
Ayman Al-Halila is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ayman Al-Halila played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ayman Al-Halila, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 32 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayman Al-Halila?
62 games by Ayman Al-Halila reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.